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Using the Optimal Dispense Drawer
3. Add HE detergent to dispenser
Powdered detergent:
Add directly to the
compartment.
Place a measured amount of detergent
in the powdered HE detergent
compartment.
Use only High Efciency
(HE) detergent.
Optimal Dispense cartridge
Adding detergent for a single load
IMPORTANT:
• Do not use liquid detergents in the single-load
compartment; liquid detergents may seep out of the
detergent compartment before the main wash begins.
• If you are using the Delay Wash option, use of the
dispenser cartridge is recommended, or powdered
detergent may be used in the HE powdered detergent
compartment.
Powdered HE
detergent
compartment
To use the dispenser drawer:
1. Open the dispenser drawer.
2. Add laundry products as described in steps 3–6.
3. Slowly close the dispenser drawer. Make sure it is
completely closed.
NOTE: A small amount of water may remain in the dispensers
from the previous wash cycle. This is normal.
Tab
Use only HE High Efciency
liquid detergents. The dispenser cartridge
will hold about 18.5 oz. (550 ml) of HE liquid
detergent, or enough for up to 36 loads
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.
To Fill:
Pull back on the tab and lift the ll
door. Fill to the “MAX” line with
HE liquid detergent. Close ll door.
It will click into place.
To Install the Dispenser Cartridge:
1. Pull out the dispenser drawer.
2. Insert the dispenser cartridge completely in detergent
compartment as shown.
3. Slowly slide the dispenser drawer in until it is completely
closed. The washer will automatically detect the
dispenser cartridge once you start the washer.
4. Adjust the detergent concentration and water hardness
settings, if needed. Default settings are 2x detergent
concentration and normal water hardness. If the
detergent concentration is not listed on the package,
see “About Detergent Concentration” to calculate the
concentration.
To Adjust Dispenser Settings:
1. Press OPTIMAL DISPENSE.
2. Select the desired detergent concentration and water
hardness settings using the LCD control buttons.
NOTE:
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The dispenser cartridge should be rinsed out when
changing detergents or when the washer will not be used
for extended periods. For instructions on cleaning the
dispenser cartridge, see “Washer Maintenance”.
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The number of loads will vary, depending on detergent concentration,
load size, cycle used, and soil level. The maximum capacity of up to
36 loads requires use of 6x concentration detergent.
Use only High
Efciency (HE)
detergent.
Powdered HE detergent
Lift out the cartridge and set aside.
If you frequently alternate between two different
liquid HE detergents, you may purchase an additional
Optimal Dispense cartridge.
See “Accessories” for ordering information.
Liquid HE detergent